Bollywood has incorporated, combined, and masterfully reinterpreted music from all around the world over the years. Arabic music has been one of its most notable musical connections. Some of Bollywood’s most memorable songs have been influenced by Arabic music, ranging from bass-heavy rap and desert-inspired sounds to mesmerising folk refrains and ethereal Sufi overtones.Bollywood has incorporated, combined, and masterfully reinterpreted music from all around the world over the years. Arabic music has been one of its most notable musical connections. Some of Bollywood’s most memorable songs have been influenced by Arabic music, ranging from bass-heavy rap and desert-inspired sounds to mesmerising folk refrains and ethereal Sufi overtones.
